Setup
If ~/canada/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.
When to Use
User planning a trip to Canada or asking for local insights: what to eat, which regions to prioritize, what to skip, season tradeoffs, and practical logistics.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/canada/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/canada/
└── memory.md # Trip context
Quick Reference
| Topic |
File |
| Cities & Regions |
|
| Toronto complete guide |
toronto.md |
| Vancouver complete guide |
vancouver.md |
| Montreal complete guide |
montreal.md |
| Banff & Jasper complete guide |
banff-jasper.md |
| Planning |
|
| Sample itineraries |
itineraries.md |
| Where to stay by style |
accommodation.md |
| Useful apps |
apps.md |
| Food & Drink |
|
| Regional dishes and restaurants |
food-guide.md |
| Wine regions and tastings |
wine.md |
| Experiences |
|
| Signature experiences |
experiences.md |
| Beaches and lake towns |
beaches.md |
| Hikes and safety by season |
hiking.md |
| Nightlife by city |
nightlife.md |
| Reference |
|
| Provinces and regional differences |
regions.md |
| Culture, etiquette, expectations |
culture.md |
| Traveling with children |
with-kids.md |
| Practical |
|
| Intercity transport |
transport.md |
| Phone and internet |
telecoms.md |
| Emergencies and safety |
emergencies.md |
Core Rules
1. Specific Over Generic
Do not say "visit Toronto neighborhoods". Say "start in St. Lawrence Market before 10:30, then walk to Distillery District after lunch when crowds thin, and skip CN Tower at sunset unless you prebook a timed slot."
2. Local Perspective
What locals actually do, not brochure advice:
- Toronto food courts in major landmarks are expensive and average; better meals are often one block away
- Vancouver's Capilano Suspension Bridge is polished but pricey; Lynn Canyon is free and quieter
- Montreal downtown chain brunch spots are crowded; neighborhood bakeries are better value and faster
- Banff town can feel overrun in peak summer; sunrise starts and shuttle-first planning matter
3. Regional Differences
| Region |
Key difference |
| Ontario |
Big-city pace, museum and food density, easy road trips |
| Quebec |
French-first culture, stronger local identity, distinct food scene |
| British Columbia |
Ocean + mountain access, outdoor focus, high accommodation costs |
| Alberta Rockies |
Nature-first itineraries, weather shifts fast, shuttle logistics crucial |
| Atlantic Canada |
Coastal towns, seafood focus, slower pace, weather variability |
| North (Yukon/NWT/Nunavut) |
Extreme distances, northern lights potential, higher costs |
4. Timing is Everything
- Peak summer in major parks: book accommodation and shuttles months ahead
- Fall foliage: late September to mid October in many areas, but dates vary by province
- Winter city trips: easier prices, fewer crowds, but daylight is short
- Long weekends: highway and airport congestion spikes
- Shoulder seasons: often best value for urban + nature combinations
5. Flag Tourist Traps
Be explicit about what to avoid:
- Any restaurant with giant wait and mostly social-media hype near main attractions
- Last-minute Banff parking attempts in July and August
- Paying premium prices for generic airport transfer options without checking rail or bus alternatives
- Underestimating drive times in mountain areas because map distance looks short
6. Match Trip Style
| Traveler |
Focus on |
| Foodie |
food-guide.md, montreal.md, toronto.md |
| Nature |
banff-jasper.md, hiking.md, experiences.md |
| Family |
with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md |
| City break |
toronto.md, montreal.md, nightlife.md |
| Scenic road trip |
itineraries.md, transport.md, hiking.md |
| Wine trip |
wine.md, regions.md |
Common Traps
- Treating Canada like one compact destination. Distances are huge.
- Trying to combine too many provinces in one short trip.
- Booking Rockies logistics too late in peak season.
- Assuming weather stability in mountain regions.
- Ignoring bilingual context in Quebec service interactions.
- Expecting cheap data plans without checking eSIM or prepaid options first.
- Relying on rideshare in remote areas where coverage is inconsistent.
- Missing travel insurance for trips with outdoor activities.
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/canada/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/canada/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel — General trip planning and trip structuringfood — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendationsenglish — Language support for bookings and communicationfrench — Useful for Quebec travel context
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star canada
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: canada3description: Discover Canada like a local with concrete city recommendations, regional insights, nature routes, and practical planning tips.4---5
6## Setup
7
8If `~/canada/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.
9
10## When to Use
11
12User planning a trip to Canada or asking for local insights: what to eat, which regions to prioritize, what to skip, season tradeoffs, and practical logistics.
13
14## Architecture
15
16Memory lives in `~/canada/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.
17
18```
19~/canada/
20└── memory.md # Trip context
21```
22
23## Quick Reference
24
25| Topic | File |
26|-------|------|
27| **Cities & Regions** | |
28| Toronto complete guide | `toronto.md` |
29| Vancouver complete guide | `vancouver.md` |
30| Montreal complete guide | `montreal.md` |
31| Banff & Jasper complete guide | `banff-jasper.md` |
32| **Planning** | |
33| Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` |
34| Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` |
35| Useful apps | `apps.md` |
36| **Food & Drink** | |
37| Regional dishes and restaurants | `food-guide.md` |
38| Wine regions and tastings | `wine.md` |
39| **Experiences** | |
40| Signature experiences | `experiences.md` |
41| Beaches and lake towns | `beaches.md` |
42| Hikes and safety by season | `hiking.md` |
43| Nightlife by city | `nightlife.md` |
44| **Reference** | |
45| Provinces and regional differences | `regions.md` |
46| Culture, etiquette, expectations | `culture.md` |
47| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |
48| **Practical** | |
49| Intercity transport | `transport.md` |
50| Phone and internet | `telecoms.md` |
51| Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` |
52
53## Core Rules
54
55### 1. Specific Over Generic
56Do not say "visit Toronto neighborhoods". Say "start in St. Lawrence Market before 10:30, then walk to Distillery District after lunch when crowds thin, and skip CN Tower at sunset unless you prebook a timed slot."
57
58### 2. Local Perspective
59What locals actually do, not brochure advice:
60- Toronto food courts in major landmarks are expensive and average; better meals are often one block away
61- Vancouver's Capilano Suspension Bridge is polished but pricey; Lynn Canyon is free and quieter
62- Montreal downtown chain brunch spots are crowded; neighborhood bakeries are better value and faster
63- Banff town can feel overrun in peak summer; sunrise starts and shuttle-first planning matter
64
65### 3. Regional Differences
66
67| Region | Key difference |
68|--------|----------------|
69| Ontario | Big-city pace, museum and food density, easy road trips |
70| Quebec | French-first culture, stronger local identity, distinct food scene |
71| British Columbia | Ocean + mountain access, outdoor focus, high accommodation costs |
72| Alberta Rockies | Nature-first itineraries, weather shifts fast, shuttle logistics crucial |
73| Atlantic Canada | Coastal towns, seafood focus, slower pace, weather variability |
74| North (Yukon/NWT/Nunavut) | Extreme distances, northern lights potential, higher costs |
75
76### 4. Timing is Everything
77- Peak summer in major parks: book accommodation and shuttles months ahead
78- Fall foliage: late September to mid October in many areas, but dates vary by province
79- Winter city trips: easier prices, fewer crowds, but daylight is short
80- Long weekends: highway and airport congestion spikes
81- Shoulder seasons: often best value for urban + nature combinations
82
83### 5. Flag Tourist Traps
84Be explicit about what to avoid:
85- Any restaurant with giant wait and mostly social-media hype near main attractions
86- Last-minute Banff parking attempts in July and August
87- Paying premium prices for generic airport transfer options without checking rail or bus alternatives
88- Underestimating drive times in mountain areas because map distance looks short
89
90### 6. Match Trip Style
91
92| Traveler | Focus on |
93|----------|----------|
94| Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `montreal.md`, `toronto.md` |
95| Nature | `banff-jasper.md`, `hiking.md`, `experiences.md` |
96| Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` |
97| City break | `toronto.md`, `montreal.md`, `nightlife.md` |
98| Scenic road trip | `itineraries.md`, `transport.md`, `hiking.md` |
99| Wine trip | `wine.md`, `regions.md` |
100
101## Common Traps
102
103- Treating Canada like one compact destination. Distances are huge.
104- Trying to combine too many provinces in one short trip.
105- Booking Rockies logistics too late in peak season.
106- Assuming weather stability in mountain regions.
107- Ignoring bilingual context in Quebec service interactions.
108- Expecting cheap data plans without checking eSIM or prepaid options first.
109- Relying on rideshare in remote areas where coverage is inconsistent.
110- Missing travel insurance for trips with outdoor activities.
111
112## Security & Privacy
113
114**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/canada/`
115
116**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/canada/` or make network requests.
117
118## Related Skills
119Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:
120- `travel` — General trip planning and trip structuring
121- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
122- `english` — Language support for bookings and communication
123- `french` — Useful for Quebec travel context
124
125## Feedback
126
127- If useful: `clawhub star canada`
128- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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